LEVELS OF PLAY
- 2011
JUNIOR VARSITY
This
team is designed to develop freshmen and sophomores to eventually play
at the varsity level. At this level playing time is earned through
responsibility, sportsmanship, diligent practice, dedication, work
ethic, technical and tactical awareness and functional capability of
each player. It is the goal of the Colchester boys’ soccer program to
provide every player with appropriate playing time in each game.
Players must be able to show functional competence. Emphasis on
development of individual and team skills is taught. Technical and
tactical team play is also taught. An extremely competitive Metro
League, Division I schedule is played. Players are being trained for
varsity level competition and must be willing and able to handle the
demands of such training.
VARSITY
This
team will be selected based on an open tryout of all juniors and
seniors. Sophomores or freshmen who feel they are at the appropriate
social, technical, and physical level of play can also try out for
Varsity. Approximately 18 – 22 players will be selected for this team.
Players at this level must be able to mentally and physically handle a
very demanding Metro League, Division I schedule, including post season
play.
It is expected that all players are physically soccer fit and
physically capable of varsity level play. All players must exhibit
proper work ethic, respect, dedication and sportsmanship. Players must
be technically and tactically sound, and have taken the necessary
developmental stages to prepare themselves for varsity competition.